This elegant Matson Lines advertisement by illustrator Ruth Sigrid Grafström captures fashion-forward couples, poised on a ship deck. Their refined silhouettes and tailored attire echo the sophistication associated with voyages to Hawaii and the broader South Seas. Grafström's streamlined style, hallmarked by graceful figures, clean contours, and understated luxury, aligns with the era's fashion aesthetic while reinforcing Matson's image as the premier gateway to Pacific destinations. Both a celebration of style and a window into 1930s travel culture, the artwork reflects how fashion and exoticized Pacific imagery were intertwined to market ocean travel as an aspirational, modern experience. Grafström (1905–1986) was an American illustrator celebrated for her fashion and commercial illustration work during the 1930s and 1940s.
Print Types
Enhanced MatteArtwork prints onto a premium, bright white matte paper that yields vibrant images with excellent highlight and shadow detail. Print includes a 1" white border on all sides of the image. |
Canvas Wrap White SidesArtwork prints onto museum-grade canvas, then stretched on a wooden frame of 1.5" depth stretcher bars. Canvas is delivered to you with wire hardware, so it is ready to hang. |
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Rolled CanvasArtwork prints onto museum-grade canvas with 2-inch white borders on all sides for stretching or framing at your convenience.
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